He commented: “I think he should be sacked. I was there on Saturday and at 3-0 had had enough.

“It was just dreadful as it came on the back of a number of heavy defeats. I just think it’s inexcusable, particularly against a team of Manchester United’s calibre these days - I shudder to think what the score would have been if they had put their first X1 out.”

He said the team lacked creativity, couldn’t score goals, was brittle at the back, showed little heart and lacked strength in depth..

“I can’t even remember when we scored a goal from a set piece. It is just a complete shambles.”

Pardew, took on the St James’ Park hotseat in December 2010 which makes him the second longest serving manager for one team in the Premier League behind Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

Our poll is a far cry from one we conducted in November 2011 with the team lying third in the table resulting in a 95% approval rating of Pardew.

However it seems there are some supporters who have long memories so he had a few backers in our most recent poll.

Ken Clasper tweeted: “ Don’t blame him if the players are overpaid and don’t turn up to work, time to sack the players. Its all down to player power.”

Meanwhile Iain Douglas added: “sack Pardew? Why? We are still doing well this season.”

Mark Jensen, editor of The Mag fanzine, said: “Sadly, the thing that sums up the situation is that most people will say ‘what is the point?’ as who will come and work for Mike Ashley in the current situation? It’s a sad indictment of the state of the club at the moment.

“I have to say yes on balance he should go. I can’t see things getting any worse, the players just don’t seem motivated by him.”

However, Pardew wasn’t the only one the St James’ Park faithful want to see the back of.

Arron Forbes commented: “It’s not just Pardew who should resign, the whole hierarchy need to go as well, total shambles.”

But will he go? Mr Mearns thinks not.

“I think it’s highly unlikely. I’ve no idea what Mike Ashley’s game plan is other than to recoup his investment.”